Ambler Elementary vs Pickens High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Carolina, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ambler Elementary
Pickens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students
Pickens High
Pickens · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,226 students
| Measure | Ambler Elementary Pickens, South Carolina | Pickens High Pickens, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #101 of 688 | #126 of 228 |
| National rank | #8491 of 50,301 | #5401 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 316 | 1,226 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 1,226 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 51% |
| city | Pickens | Pickens |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ambler Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 61.6).
- •Ambler Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •Ambler Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.6).
- •Pickens High is the larger school with 1,226 students compared with 316.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ambler Elementary better than Pickens High?
On the Success Index (US), Ambler Elementary ranks higher (74.1 vs 61.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ambler Elementary and Pickens High?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Pickens and Pickens in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ambler Elementary: 316. Pickens High: 1,226. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ambler Elementary and Pickens High rank in South Carolina?
Ambler Elementary is 101st of 688 and Pickens High is 126th of 228 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).